Sheboygan County Food Bank campaign set to feed kids this summer. Here's how to help.

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SHEBOYGAN – The Sheboygan County Food Bank has launched its third annual Fund Food for Thought crowdfunding campaign to raise $100,000 for the Food for Thought for Kids program.
As of May 29, over $37,000 has been raised for Fund Food for Thought 2025, which is over one-third of the goal. But time is ticking, and a big June push could help them meet the goal.
The program partners with 26 local schools to provide children at risk of hunger with a bag of 10 nutritious food items each weekend.
For the 2025-26 school year, 150 more children need support, a 30% increase that would ensure 650 kids don't go hungry on weekends.
The food bank said it costs $6.25 to provide food for one child for one weekend.
SCFB aims to raise $100,000 by June 30, and a benefit comes from a donation match. The Black Spring Foundation will match donations up to $100,000.
A campaign video, donation button and progress toward the goal can be viewed at https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/signature-partnerships/food-for-thought/.
Donations can be made through the website; or by mail or in person at Sheboygan County Food Bank, 3115 N. 21st St., Suite 1, Sheboygan, WI 53083.
If sending by mail or donating in person, write "Fund Food for Thought" on the check memo or include a note.
People interested in donating can choose to dedicate in honor or in memory of a teacher, parent, coach or other special person who has positively impacted them or their child, the food bank said.
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Suggested donations for the campaign range from $6.25 to $1,062.50 and have a tangible impact. Here's a breakdown:
$6.25 feeds one child for one weekend;
$12.50 feeds two children for one weekend;
$31.25 feeds five children for one weekend;
$53 feeds one child for one quarter;
$106.25 feeds one child for one semester;
$212.50 feeds one child for the entire school year; and
$1,062.50 feeds five children for the entire school year.
The food bank said building momentum will be critical to reaching the campaign's goal and spreading the word through social media will be "fundamental to its success."
People can follow SCFB on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter) to stay up to date on goal progress and share posts.
Posters are also available to put up at businesses or organizations.
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Contact Lauren at [e-mail] to receive a poster and for any questions related to getting involved with the campaign.
The SCFB can also be reached at 920-453-0169. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
Contact Brandon Reid at [e-mail].
This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Sheboygan County Food Bank campaign help for summer food for area kids